Job prospects Software Development Programmer in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Software developers and programmers are employed in computer software, computer and video game development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
• Ongoing developments in artificial intelligence, e-commerce, mobile applications, and other technologies should support demand for software developers and programmers, going forward.

Here are some key facts about Software developers and programmers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology